The beauty myth unveiled

Rev Katherine Chow reveals how shallow the narrative we are sold daily truly is, and suggests we embrace God’s better way instead – as Leah did

In 2016, I listened to a 40-minute sermon by the US pastor and theologian Tim Keller entitled: ‘The Girl Nobody Wanted’. It was anchored in the Old Testament passage Genesis 29:15-35, which centres on the love triangle between Jacob, Leah and Rachel. It was one of those rare occasions where I found myself unexpectedly moved to tears; Keller’s particular exposition and explanation of the biblical text helped me grasp the heart of God and better understand the nature of his unmerited grace and undeserved favour.